Lipids Crossword Notes - Subcutaneous Fat, Glycerol, and Sterols

Flashcards covering lipids topics from the notes, including subcutaneous fat, functional groups, glycerol, membranes, and sterols.

What is the fat under the skin used by the body for insulation?

Subcutaneous fat

What is the functional group of fatty acids?

Carboxyl group (-COOH)

What is a function of fats related to energy?

Energy storage

What is a fat that is an alcohol?

Glyceride

What are straight chains that pack together and are solid at room temperature?

Saturated fats

What sterol is four fused carbon rings found in fungi and protozoa?

Ergosterol

What fat functions as a membrane when packed together?

Phospholipids

What molecule has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions?

Amphipathic molecule (amphiphilic)

What is the functional group of glycerol?

Hydroxyl group (-OH)

What four-fused carbon ring sterol is found in animals?

Cholesterol

What is the head of a lipid that is connected to an R group and glycerol?

Phospholipid head (phosphate-containing head group)

What —sterol is found in plants?

Phytosterol

What term describes kinked chains that are liquid at room temperature?

Unsaturated fats